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First Methodist Plans Mission Trip to Liberia, Costa Rica June 17-24, 2000 |
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Twenty-five
team members go to Costa Rica to build a place of worship, provide a
medical clinic and teach vacation bible school. So why Costa Rica?
Emmanuel Mora, associate minister for Hispanic ministries at First
Methodist, is from Liberia, Costa Rica, and was once the minister of
that particular church - so he has first-hand knowledge of the need for
a structure. Some 50 adults and about the same amount of
children all cram into the pastor's living room for worship
services. Still, the church is growing.
Many first Methodist church members have donated money for the project. The ministry extends to Hispanics in Ellenton, Meigs and Morgan, who also donated money for the structure. Lori Glenn, Moultrie Observer |
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| Team Members: Faye Barnes, Linda and Seth Berl, Debbie and Robert Brown, Sonny Bridges, Gail Hill, Liz and Ronnie Marchant, Ron Marchant, Nancy and Hugh Matthews, Jenny Marion, Sarah Marion, Cathy Mobley, Jake Mobley, Lucy and Emmanuel Mora, Marsha Moye, Leanne NeSmith, Lynn Pritchett, Joe Reynolds, Jana Wear, Nawatha White, Ronnie Wills, and Dennis Wills. | |
| Construction Team: The Moultrie team will work on a multi-purpose building to be used for worship that will eventually be the fellowship hall. Perhaps in several years the church will be able to build a sanctuary. | Photo Gallery |
| Medical Team: Dr. Walter Harrison, a veteran of mission work abroad, fostered the plan for the trip to Costa Rica but will be unable to go. Dr. Robert Brown and Dr. Seth Berl will go and set up a medical clinic to administer to the health of the parishioners for five days. Medicines and supplies were purchased and donated by team members, church members and medical supply companies. | Photo Gallery |
| Vacation Bible School Team: Lynn Pritchett organized a team to teach vacation bible school for the children in the church. Bible lessons, arts and crafts, music and games will be featured. | Photo Gallery |
| Recreation: Teams members took one day off to visit a rain forest and volcanic site for a Canopy tour, horseback riding, mud baths, water slides and good food. | Photo Gallery |